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Prodigal Son's Brother (Part 2)
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Prodigal Son's Brother (Part 2) |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Who was it who held his mother's hand, as she tried to understand, why he had to go away? It was me, muggins here, I was the one who felt obligated to stay. Work my fingers to the bone After he used to say He'd never leave us on our own. It was me. Who was the one who watched their life slip away In pining Stood in a field whilst the sun was shining, NOT Making hay and who at the end of the day Went home and collapsed in a heap And still couldn't sleep 'Cause he'd spent 12 hours counting the sheep. It was me Remember me? And now my brother's coming home and you're throwing a party! Well, forgive me for not putting on a silly hat And reading out cracker jokes to my long-lost Auntie Pat And I can't be up to late If that's all the same to you I've got to be up in the morning Some of us have got work to do! I want him to know how much he hurt us To desert us in this way. And, 'What are we having for dessert anyway?' 'Cause I say all this as just a way of saving face With my father and my mother But I don't really know how to hate And I can't wait To embrace my brother. THE END... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wonderful in the anticipation ... and wonderful in the ending!! I think even Jesus smiles up there!! You got that right, some seem lost and when they return the joy is overwhelming. It does not diminish the other's worth. I bet the prodigal son will be wiser by now and appreciate the party ... (and come help his brother out in the fields the next morning!). Enjoyed this much. love Margherita  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, There you go. That's better. Bloods thicker than water. Enjoy the party. Bobby |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Thanx Margherita & thanx Robert E. I agree, There are few things more important Than family... |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
love is ALL about forgiveness isn't it |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
It is the love. Beautifully done. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Love has come full circle! Let the party begin! I like happy endings! ~ Which can become wonderful new beginnings!   Linda |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Ahha- The next part to the this story like piece! Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Your story keeps me reading, very interesting. I hope eveything turned out well. Ida |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
It's the things we do not like about people that makes them the individuals we love...good ending Simon |
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